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George Barker Obituary
George R. Barker
of Bainbridge, N.Y.
George R. Barker, 75, longtime resident of Bainbridge, passed away Monday, November 26, 2007, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 8, 1932 in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was predeceased by his son, Jeffrey Scott. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Ann of 55 years; his daughter, Debra Hester, Brunswick, Ga.; his son, Steve and Carol Barker, Afton; son, Paul C. and Denise Barker, Windsor; and daughter, Carol and Damian Gonzalez, Carmel, N.Y. He is also survived by fifteen loving grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving in the Korean War. He had a life trade of carpentry, building custom homes and furniture. His devotion to family and finding laughter in every moment will live and be shared in our memories forever.
Friends are invited to call on Friday, November 30, 2007, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Dorothy Memorial Home in Afton. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2007, at Calvary Cemetery in New Windsor, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, friends may make a donation to the Parkinson's Foundation. Arrangements by Dorothy Memorial Home, Afton.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Barker
Debbie Hester (nee Barker)
December 13, 2008
Still Miss you so much Dad
Love Debbie
Debbie
October 12, 2008
I Love you Pop
Carol Topping
June 16, 2008
"The greatest gift I ever had
Came from God, and I call him Dad!"
Debbie Hester
April 21, 2008
Love you Dad...........
Carol
March 8, 2008
Missing you every day. Thinking of you always - Bippy
debbie hester
February 8, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN POP. MISSING YOU SO MUCH. I LOVE YOU...DEBBIE
Terry Shields
January 8, 2008
I just heard the news and am heartbroken. From all of my family to all of the Barkers, our deepest sympathies.
Lance & Terry Shields and The Lockwoods
Debbie (Barker) Hester
January 6, 2008
TO MY POPPY GEORGE:
I thought of you with love today
But that is nothing new,
I thought about you yesterday
And the days before that too.
I think of you in silence
I often speak your name,
All I have are memories now
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is my keepsake
With which I'll never part
God has you in His keeping
I have you in my HEART
ETERNALLY,
Debbie (Barker) Hester
January 6, 2008
DAD,
So many times I've come here wanting to leave you a message Pop, but turned away in tears not knowing how to put the feelings into words. Today will be different. I need to feel you here. I need to connect. So far from the family and your final resting place that sometimes coming here to "visit" makes me feel just a little closer to you, and a little bit less sad. I need that today. Some days are just so tough.
I thought that I had it all figured out Pop. That it wouldn't hurt me so much when I lost you because I was the one who kept everything so far away-the feelings, the distance, the differences, and sometimes in the past-even my love for you. I'm so sorry for that Dad, I was so selfish and so completely wrong. I miss you more than words here will ever say. I love you more than I ever showed or ever said out loud. I need to keep you close now by visiting a damn guestbook. Yup Pop, I was so utterly and completely wrong, this hurts like hell. All is forgiven and I need to tell you once again, despite everything...
I LOVE YOU DAD.
I ALWAYS HAVE AND I ALWAYS WILL.
Love Debbie
Marlene Yahalom
December 19, 2007
To Carol and Family,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your entire family. I hope your memories are a source of strength and comfort for you. Love from Marlene, Tali and Orlee Yahalom
Ronald Topping
December 17, 2007
I will always remember George for his gift as a carpenter.We had an ongoing agreement;he designed my flower boxes & various structures for my printmaking studio & I gave him some of my prints. I will miss you George.
Lisa Sperring
December 7, 2007
George always added happiness to family events and his smile said even more than his words. My heart goes out to the families loss. I love you all!
Lisa
Pat hallahan
December 7, 2007
to my sister and her children ,my deepest sympathy.
george was more to me than a brother in law, he was a surrgate
father to my children. Please God
hold him in your heart untill we meet again.
December 6, 2007
My deepest condolenses to my sister and her family.I knew George from the time he was 9 years old. He always brought laughter and cheer . He was like a second Father to my children we will miss him. Please God Hold him in your heart, till we meet again.
Love Aunt Pat Hallahan.
y deepest sympthy to my sister and her family,I knew George since he was 9 years old and loved him. He
was a good man and a wonderful replacement to my children when there Father was absent from there life. God bless him and hold him in your hearts. A. Patricia
Glenn Hester
December 5, 2007
George was a great fellow whose humor was always welcome. He was a fantastic father in law and I will miss him. RIP.
Donna Cohen
December 5, 2007
To the Barker family,
On behalf of the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center, we want you to know you are in our prayers. We will take great care of Carol. In the spirit of your beloved George, we will make sure that Carol is loved; Not to mention we will continue to make her laugh.
Big Hug to the family,
Donna Cohen
Nicole (Barker) Butterer
December 5, 2007
I know the circumstances were bad, but I am very glad I had the opportunity to travel home to say Goodbye to Poppy, and to spend time with all my family - it was wonderful to see you all. One thing that has helped me through this time is knowing that now Poppy can be with all of us, spread out over the country. It brings me great joy and pride knowing that he is here in Oregon with Larry and I, helping us to raise Logan to be a good man like he was.
Cathy Grover
December 5, 2007
My sympathy to the whole Barker Family. I remember Mr. and Mrs. Barker dropping off Carol at college in Delhi and how warm and friendly they were. Mr. Barker always had a big smile on his face and open arms for a hug. May his many wonderful memoires comfort his family in their time of sorrow.
Stephanie Phillips
December 5, 2007
I was the youngest in my family and the thing that always stuck with me was Uncle George was the handsome Uncle.Deepest sympathies to all.
Oliver Ward
December 5, 2007
Our symathies to you all at this sad time,we know how it feels having lost our Dad early this year,From all Ronny Wards family in Ireland and Olly and Jim Wards family in England
Ann & George May 2005
December 5, 2007
George at his wedding 55 years ago
December 5, 2007
Ann & George Thanksgiving 2007
December 5, 2007
Debbie Ferreira
December 5, 2007
I am a friend of Carol's from many years ago. I remember going to various functions and parties at Carol's home and I always looked forward to seeing her Dad George. He reminded me so much of my own Dad, whose name also happened to be George. Each time I'd see him again there was always a warm greeting, a big smile and even a hug. My thoughts are with all of you at this time.
Carol Topping-Gonzalez
December 5, 2007
I miss talking to you Pop. I wanted to say thank you to my brothers, Paul & Steve, and my sister Debbie for all the strength you've each given me. You are all beautiful reflections of Dad in your own way. We will miss him dearly, he taught us to love dearly, and I love you all! To Mom - thank you for being the best friend dad could ever have! Hugs & Kisses.
George Barker
December 2, 2007
My sympathies are with you guys at this time,,I have many memories of my uncle when we were young,and of the last time we visited many years back. He was a good guy and a fun guy to call your uncle.The thing I most remember about childhood visits were poached eegs in toasted bread with the middles cut out with a glass.Just this summer we stopped in cracker-barrel and they had them on the menu.I told my wife they stole my uncles eggs.Miss ya uncle George say helo to my Dad for me.
Robert Molle
December 2, 2007
My thoughts are with you.
Pat Zieten
November 30, 2007
Thoughts of you bring happy memories of a loving uncle. Memories and love will keep you in my heart.
Jenni (Nabinger) Austin
November 30, 2007
My deepest sympathies,
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